The City of Richmond is advising motorists to expect some possible traffic congestion around the southern approaches to the Dinsmore Bridge on Gilbert Road and on surrounding roadways over the coming months.
Occasional lane closures associated to a number of residential and commercial projects under construction in the area, along with ongoing upgrades of municipal and regional utilities will create some traffic delays.
Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians may wish to consider alternate routes, including the No. 2 Road Bridge for north-south traffic and Westminster Highway for east-west traffic.
Various construction activities are ongoing along Gilbert Road, between Elmbridge Way and River Road.
While the current standard of single lane traffic in each direction will be maintained, motorists may encounter some traffic congestion due to the roadside construction.
Additional construction activity is underway on Lansdowne Road between Hollybridge Way and Gilbert Road now through Dec. 18, from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturdays.
A minimum of single-lane eastbound on Lansdowne Road will be maintained at all times during construction hours, westbound lanes will be closed at Hollybridge Way.
Access to the Richmond Curling Club will be maintained at all times.
Intermittent construction activity is scheduled for December from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Elmbridge Way between Hollybridge Way and Gilbert Road. A minimum of single lane westbound on Elmbridge Way will be maintained at all times during construction hours. Eastbound lanes will be unaffected.
Regional sewer main replacement work by Metro Vancouver is continuing on Hollybridge Way, between River Road and Elmbridge Way, which will lead to full road closures and/or alternating lane closures through December.
Over the next few months, a variety of projects will also impact other segments of River Road, Gilbert Road, Elmbridge Way, Alderbridge Way and Lansdowne Road, all within the same general area.
These projects will include a number of traffic interruptions including some full closures and/or lane closures.
While some of these projects have been underway for months, activity will intensify over the coming months and some projects will overlap.
At all times, access to and from the Richmond Olympic Oval from both the east and west will be maintained.
Motorists and others are also advised to pay extra attention to special directional signage posted in the area, which will keep them apprised of any changes to normal traffic patterns.
Motorists are also reminded to respect flag persons’ directions and drive with care through construction zones.
For more information on upcoming projects, the public may contact [email protected] or call 604-204-8635.
